A pair of Burns High teams will begin the postseason Thursday, while the 3A West golf regional at Cedar Rock will include Crest’s team and a pair of Kings Mountain golfers.

The Burns baseball team hosts North Gaston in a 7 p.m. first-round encounter, while the Bulldog softball team hits the road to face Enka at 5 p.m. Admission for both Burns contests is $5, with only NCHSAA passes accepted.

Following today’s action, Shelby welcomes Maiden in the 2A baseball playoffs Friday, while Crest entertains Tuscola and Kings Mountain visits Hickory in the 3A postseason. Admission is $6 for the Kings Mountain baseball game. Crest’s softball team hosts Tuscola at 6 p.m. Friday in the 3A first round, while Kings Mountain plays at Patton at the same time.

Burns girls soccer hosts Tuscola in the 3A second round Friday.

The 3A state track meet will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at North Carolina A&T, with representatives from Burns, Crest and Kings Mountain qualifying for the event.